1
as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the flimsy bridge buckled under the weight of the caravan of trucks
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2
as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time
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Recent Examples of buckle
Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
But this situation does reinforce that Yzerman doesn’t buckle easily.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The woven texture instantly adds a summery, expensive-looking touch to even the simplest outfit, while the buckle detail keeps them from feeling too basic.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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Verb
Corporate America is beginning to buckle under the costs of AI.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
But this situation does reinforce that Yzerman doesn’t buckle easily.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Noun
The distressed oversized buckle combined with the lift from the cushy (but still sleek) footbed is *chef’s kiss,* and the range of color options means there’s something for everyone.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The woven texture instantly adds a summery, expensive-looking touch to even the simplest outfit, while the buckle detail keeps them from feeling too basic.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckle
Verb
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Over 14 months, Safiya -- a pediatrician by training -- became one of the most prominent voices in Gaza, speaking out on social media about the strip's collapsing healthcare system.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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In mature markets like Oregon and Colorado, wholesale flower prices have collapsed dramatically.—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Their biggest clash of all is over a ballot measure sponsored by SEIU-UHW that would levy a 5% tax on the wealth of California’s roughly 200 billionaires and devote nearly all of its revenue to propping up health care.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Kawar has devoted much of her life to documenting, collecting, and showcasing embroidered clothing, jewellery, and objects of daily life from settlements across West Asia.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The multichannel campaign included 15-second behind-the-scenes snippets on TikTok that garnered high loop rates, with high-impact posters greeting arriving jet setters at Heathrow’s baggage carousel.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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Sometimes a little luck can go a long way, and Japan found that out firsthand in its 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in group stage action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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But with a growing awareness of the mental health risks posed by children spending too much time online, Starmer has decided to go further after speaking to parents and considering evidence from Australia, which brought in a ban for under-16s last year.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Those rules govern which AI models Promise may use and what protections apply — effectively letting each client decide how heavily AI figures into the work.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Lower Manhattan became frozen beyond expectation, with subways stopping south of Canal Street, a border that had earlier applied only to cars.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Sales of electric cars in Africa rose nearly six-fold between 2023 and 2025, according to the International Energy Agency.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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But the sight on television immediately called into question FIFA’s decision to mark tickets up several fold from previous tournaments, and made the world wonder whether the 2026 World Cup will be remembered as the one where the fans stayed home.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Seven years later, the FDA has given Colorado the go-ahead, but there's still a lot to be done.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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From a box-score perspective, Brind’Amour’s case ranks similarly to that of Rick Tocchet, Bill Guerin and Ray Whitney, who are all unlikely to be inducted given other sure-thing candidates about to retire around the league.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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But that doesn’t mean that artificially sugared sodas, retail consumption, or social media are depraved, worthless activities akin to the cardinal sin of sloth or the tragic spiral of heroin addiction.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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War in Lebanon could threaten the deal The potential obstacle to the agreement is Lebanon, where any spiral in the conflict has the potential to drag in Iran.—
Lee Keath,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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“Buckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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